News · 7 July 2026

Trump's bruised hands raise health concerns at NATO summit

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Donald Trump's hands appeared bruised and covered with makeup during his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the NATO summit on Tuesday. Critics on social media expressed concern about the 80-year-old president's health after zoomed-in images circulated. Trump has previously attributed such bruising to frequent handshaking and his daily aspirin use, which can thin blood and make skin more prone to bruising.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 July 2026 at 23:28

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